Lava's Signature 10-1/2 Quart round Dutch Oven's extra large cooking area is 13 inches wide and 5-1/2 inches tall (plus lid) and made expressly for creating large amounts of delicious culinary goodness. This modern oven is perfect for soups and stews, roasting duck and large chickens, slow cooking beef and pork or baking delicious delicate casseroles. Three layers of beautiful porcelain enamel are applied to hand finished cast iron and are fired twice for maximum beauty, lasting durability and superb cooking performance. The Chef preferred matte enamel finish on the inside is stain and chip resistant and easy to clean. Lava's premium cast iron and unique bottom and side wall design ensure yummy entrees, appetizers or tempting desserts cook evenly, predictably and reliably delicious every time. Only the best cookware in the world is made this way. Lava offers this pot with a limited lifetime warranty.